Emerging Markets Startups in Africa

Step into the thriving world of Emerging Markets startups in Africa, where innovators are rewriting the rules and redefining what's possible. Our carefully curated list is your passport to explore the trailblazers who are shaping this dynamic sector. Discover their bold solutions, game-changing products, and out-of-the-box thinking as they forge new paths in Emerging Markets.

Cummulative Funding

$79.7M+

Total # of Companies

5

Total Deal Count

24

Total M&A Count

0

Total # of Investors

61

List of Emerging Markets startups in Africa

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StartupOverviewLast roundTotal raisedFounded
1.

Ampersand makes better, cheaper, more powerful motorcycles for the millions of motorcycle taxis in East Africa. And they're electric.

Venture

$ 54,990,850

2014

2.

ZirooPay is a fintech startup that makes payment simple and provides internet-free, easy-to-use POS terminals.

Series A

$ 12,137,200

2014

3.

Fintech Farm is a newly launched fintech startup based in the U.K, with a branch in Nigeria, that creates digital banks in emerging markets.

Seed

$ 7,400,000

2021

4.

Inclusivity Solutions builds digital insurance solutions that address the protection gap in emerging markets.

Series A

$ 4,957,076

2015

5.

Zlto is a platform that uses blockchain technology to increase engagement amongst youth, track and encourage positive behaviour.

Grant

$ 250,000

2016

Founded

2014

Overview

Ampersand makes better, cheaper, more powerful motorcycles for the millions of motorcycle taxis in East Africa. And they're electric.

Last round

Venture

Total raised

$ 54,990,850

Employee

1-10

Ziroopay

Founded

2014

Overview

ZirooPay is a fintech startup that makes payment simple and provides internet-free, easy-to-use POS terminals.

Last round

Series A

Total raised

$ 12,137,200

Employee

11-50

Founded

2021

Overview

Fintech Farm is a newly launched fintech startup based in the U.K, with a branch in Nigeria, that creates digital banks in emerging markets.

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 7,400,000

Employee

51-200

Founded

2015

Overview

Inclusivity Solutions builds digital insurance solutions that address the protection gap in emerging markets.

Last round

Series A

Total raised

$ 4,957,076

Employee

11-50

Zlto

Founded

2016

Overview

Zlto is a platform that uses blockchain technology to increase engagement amongst youth, track and encourage positive behaviour.

Last round

Grant

Total raised

$ 250,000

Employee

1-10

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